Soccer Coaches Corner
SYSA Info/Links:
PRE-SEASON COACHES VIRTUAL MEETING SLIDESHOW (LINK)
Practice field locations
Sports Connect Link
Washington Youth Soccer Medical Release Form
Certificate of Participation (printable)
Incident Report Accident, Incident or Injury Report
Interested in Refereeing?
Become a Referee
Official FIFA Rules
FREE Online clinic portion of the Referee Course (Read FIFA rules and take the clinic)
IESRA’s policy to address Irresponsible Behavior at Soccer matches
First Time Coaches Resources
First Time Coaches
16 Tips for the First Time Coach
Glossary of soccer terms
SAMPLE introduction letter (editable)
Guide to managing disrespectful youth athletes
Official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual
Game Day Management
US Youth Soccer training videos
US Youth Soccer Player Development Initiatives
Washington Youth Soccer Resources
SYSA is a member of Washington Youth Soccer (WYS).
Washington Youth Soccer
Respect Campaign Initiative – Improve the playing environment of youth players
Risk Management and Safety – Create the safest possible environment for the players
WYS Code of Conduct – Copy of the WYS Coach Code of Conduct
US Soccer Safe Guarding Resources – Provide each player a culture of safety
Guidelines to Moveable Soccer Goal Safety – Secure goals and never allow players to climb on the goals
Handling Bloodborne Pathogens – Take precautions to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases
Lightening & Sever Weather Safety – Know the steps to ensure safety in case of severe weather
WYS Risk Management Application – Directions to complete Concussion, Sudden Cardiac, Safesport certificate and apply for RMA
SafeSport – Information to understand misconduct and how to report it
Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness – Recognize signs and symptoms
Age-Appropriate Practice Sessions
U5, U6 & U7 Sessions
Team Icebreakers
WYS practices ideas with video(Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)
4v4/5v5 Curriculum
U6/7 Sessions
U6 US Youth Soccer practices
U6 U7 Dribbling practice
U6 U7 Passign practice
U6 Grassroots Lesson Plans
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
US Youth Soccer Lesson Plans
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U8 Sessions
Team Icebreakers
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)
4v4/5v5 Curriculum
U8 Sessions
U8 US Youth Soccer practices
8U Lesson Plans (pictures/drills)
FUNino – Developing 7 to 9-year-old through playing the game
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U10 Sessions
Team Icebreakers
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)
7v7 Curriculum part 1
7v7 Curriculum part 2
7v7 Curriculum part 3
7v7 Curriculum part 4
U10 Sessions
U10 Attacking and Defending Sessions
U10 US Youth Soccer practices
FUNino – Developing 7 to 9-year-old through playing the game
US Youth Soccer Lesson Plans
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U12 Sessions
U12 Sessions
U12 US Youth Soccer practices
U12 Attacking and Defending Sessions
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
U14 Sessions
Team Icebreakers
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)
U14 Session 2
Building up and Scoring Goals
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
US Youth Soccer Lesson PlansFinishing and Striking Drills and Games
Individual Training Videos (Click on Links)
Dribbling Lessons
Turning Lessons
Passing Lessons
Long Passing Lessons
Receiving Lessons
Shooting/Finishing Lessons
U6 Practice 1
U6 Practice 2
U6 Practice 3
U6 Practice 4
U8 Practice 1
U8 Practice 2
U8 Practice 3
U8 Practice 4
U10 Running with the ball turning
U10 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U10 Passing Receiving
U10 Pass Receiving 2
U10 Shooting
U12 Running Turning
U12 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U12 Defending
U12 Passing receiving
U12 Passing receiving 2
U12 Shooting
U14 Running Turning
U14 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U14 Defending
U14 Passing Receiving
U14 Shooting